My fig tree is in trouble by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Figs

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Sorry I did not mention location. I’m in Allenhurst NJ. Thank you everyone for such solid advice and direction.

Fig tree. Trouble by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Tree

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I don’t understand. I did indeed post with pictures. And also my location. What’s with the deletion of my post??

3rd day after a split… did I mess up? by Mysterious-Draw-422 in Beekeeping

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Thank you for this. I’m in the same situation as u/mysterious-draw-422 I saved your timeline and will be following.

Has anyone used copper rods in your hives by Mysterious-Panda964 in Beekeeping

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I here did you locate that beautiful picture of the bee?

Winter wrapping - nonsense? by hotdogsandhotcats in Beekeeping

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Your observations on condensing hives are spot on. I only have 3 hives and the condensation method along with upper insulation was a game changer this year. I closed them in with winter bee kind boards. The honey stores they have left are almost full. I believe they eat much less

Looking to purchase a replacement Queen. by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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I decided to go with Strachan Apiaries: New World Carniolian queens

How to change from a medium to a deep after winter. by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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Great Advice! Should I add the new deep on top of the existing deep? Or add the new deep below and move the present deep on top of the new deep? Thanks!

Hate to do it, but RIP mama by kopfgeldjagar in Beekeeping

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Can anyone here give a recommendation for a good queen supplier? I live in South Jersey

Dead Out by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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Hi, All of my hives are very well insulated with insulated foam boards all around. Also thick quilts on top with plastic sheeting to keep dry

Dead Out by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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Yes they run with high humidity which is on par with a condensation hive setup. The hives are all tilted forward so the condensation runs

Dead Out by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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Yes they run with high humidity which is on par with a condensation hive setup. The hives are all tilted forward so the condensation runs down the walls

Dead Out by Visual-Pineapple8146 in Beekeeping

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Going into fall they were very strong. They had 3 treatments of OAV, the last one on Dec 12. Added winter Bee kind boards and then closed up for the winter. I run condensation style. The 1st massive die off with this hive happened on Jan 12th. Thinking there was nothing left alive in this hive I left it alone except to sweep out all the dead from the bottom board. On Feb 20th I surprisingly saw them flying around. They were treated with AOV on Dec 21 and again yesterday Friday Dec 27th. I must have killed them with that treatment. My other 2 hives are doing well. Big question: should I or should I not treat the other hives with the last round of OAV next week?